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Good morning guys, I just finished my NYSC 2 weeks ago and I need advice. I want to pursue a career in finance and become a financial analyst. I'm a graduate of ing education from Lagos State University and I need advice and answers to some questions from professionals in this field.
First thing first
Where do I start?
What certifications would aid me in this career path?
On which course should I do masters, I heard it's better to get a masters in economics
And what advice do you have generally for anyone who is just starting out.
Also if anyone has an internship opening anywhere, I'm available😊 cos I'm just an unemployed graduate at this point.
Thank You

JessiE06:
Good morning guys, I just finished my NYSC 2 weeks ago and I need advice. I want to pursue a career in finance and become a financial analyst. I'm a graduate of ing education from Lagos State University and I need advice and answers to some questions from professionals in this field.
First thing first
Where do I start?
What certifications would aid me in this career path?
On which course should I do masters, I heard it's better to get a masters in economics
And what advice do you have generally for anyone who is just starting out.
Also if anyone has an internship opening anywhere, I'm available😊 cos I'm just an unemployed graduate at this point.
Thank You

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Dear OP, if you have enough money to do courses like CFA.....you can start.
I'd prefer you get a good job, graduate trainee roles if possible, while at it you save and do financial certification courses.
When opportunities come knocking, you'll have gotten experience as well as your certification.
If you go for certification, you may be underpaid because of your lack of experience. Most vacancies mention certification as an added advantage for entry-level roles.

Esthered:
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Esthered post=132904023:
Dear OP, if you have enough money to do courses like CFA.....you can start.
I'd prefer you get a good job, graduate trainee roles if possible, while at it you save and do financial certification courses.
When opportunities come knocking, you'll have gotten experience as well as your certification.
If you go for certification, you may be underpaid because of your lack of experience. Most vacancies mention certification as an added advantage for entry-level roles.

OP, if you have enough money to do courses like CFA.....you can start.
I'd prefer you get a good job, graduate trainee roles if possible, while at it you save and do financial certification courses.
When opportunities come knocking, you'll have gotten experience as well as your certification.
If you go for certification, you may be underpaid because of your lack of experience. Most vacancies mention certification as an added advantage for entry-level roles.

Thank you for this advice